Banton, Rashid help England beat Scotland by 5 wickets:Harry Brook’s team remains alive in tournament after 5-wicket win

England defeated Scotland by 5 wickets in the T20 World Cup 2026 in Kolkata on 14 February. Chasing 153 to win, England got past the finish line in 18.2 overs as Harry Brook and his men bounced back from a loss to West Indies. With this victory, England remained alive in the competition and moved to second place in Group C. Scotland on the other hand, suffered their second loss in three matches. Adil Rashid helped England bowl out Scotland for 152 England won the toss and opted to bowl first. And the bowlers justified that decision. Adil Rashid, who has had a mixed tournament so far, was the best bowler as he picked up three wickets for 36 runs. Jofra Archer (2/24) and Liam Dawson (2/34) took two wickets each, while Jamie Overton and Sam Curran bagged one each. For Scotland, captain Richie Berrington (49) and Michael Jones (33) were the highest scorers. Tom Banton takes England past finish line Chasing 153, England lost Phil Salt (2) and Jos Buttler (3) early. Tom Banton starred for the two-time champions with a 41-ball 63, hitting four fours and three sixes. Jos Buttler could only hit three runs off four balls but crossed 4000 T20I runs, becoming the first Englishman to do so. Jacob Bethell also hit an important 32 while Sam Curran (28) and Will Jacks (16) made important contributions. Brandon McMullen, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal, Michael Leask and Oliver Davidson were the wicket-takers for Scotland. Eden Gardens witnesses massive turnout on Valentine’s Day Over 30,000 spectators gathered at Eden Gardens to watch the England vs Scotland match, turning the iconic stadium into a blend of cricket fever and romantic celebration. Couples from across Bengal chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day by watching the T20 World Cup game. Even if it was a non-India match, the atmosphere, the weekend, and the occasion made it a rare opportunity to combine their love for cricket with a special day. A fan named Chetan Kumar Harsoliya, attended the match with his partner and said that even without India on the field, being present at the stadium on Valentine’s Day was a memorable experience for any cricket lover. For him, it was a day where passion for the game met personal celebration. Another couple from Krishnanagar in Nadia district shared that the thrilling environment made the day unforgettable, with Kousik Talukder, a school teacher by profession, saying they preferred the energy of the stadium over crowded restaurants or parks, choosing instead to create a memory that would stay with them for years. A group of friends from Jadavpur in South Kolkata also gathered at Eden Gardens, saying the atmosphere was something they would remember for a lifetime, choosing to celebrate together in the roar of the crowd rather than spending the evening alone indoors. Among the spectators was also 74-year-old Subir Chakraborty, a devoted cricket enthusiast, who said he came purely for his love of the sport, and after the match planned to attend a concert at Netaji Indoor Stadium, making the day a celebration of both cricket and culture.